Lower Grocery Prices Act

Hozzl · 2026-05-01T13:37:42Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8229 Lower Grocery Prices Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/1/2026, 1:37 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8229

The bill titled "To prohibit certain uses of algorithmic decision systems to inform individualized prices for food, groceries, and agricultural commodities, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8229 on April 9, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8229

Bill HR 8229 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 9, 2026. Bill HR 8229 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 9, 2026. Bill HR 8229's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 9, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8229

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Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8229

To prohibit certain uses of algorithmic decision systems to inform individualized prices for food, groceries, and agricultural commodities, and for other purposes.

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Raul Allred

996

3 months ago

This bill is gonna help me save some serious cash at the grocery store. Love it! #HR8229 #LowerGroceryPricesAct 🛒💰🇺🇸

Fatima Morris

944

3 months ago

I am so excited about this new bill! It's gonna make sure that prices for food and groceries are fair for everyone. I think it's important that we don't let algorithms decide how much we pay for our food. Who do you think benefits from this bill?

Forest Rowe

1,100

3 months ago

OMG this bill is gonna make groceries cheaper for everyone! Can't wait to see how much I save at the store. But wait, does this mean less money for farmers? #confused